Does H-E-B Pay Time and a Half? Holiday Premium Pay Guide

Yes — H-E-B pays time and a half (1.5x) to eligible hourly partners who work on seven designated holidays each year. H-E-B's holiday premium pay is a company benefit that provides 1.5x the base rate for holiday hours, entirely separate from any FLSA weekly overtime.

H-E-B is one of the largest private employers in Texas and is known for strong employee benefits, including a generous holiday premium schedule that covers more holidays than many national retailers. This guide covers every H-E-B time and a half day, worked examples at common H-E-B pay rates, eligibility rules, and answers to specific questions from the keyword research.

Which holidays does H-E-B pay time and a half?

H-E-B pays time and a half on seven holidays each year. This is one of the most generous holiday premium schedules among Texas-based employers:

H-E-B holiday pay eligibility

H-E-B partners must meet the following conditions to qualify for time-and-a-half holiday pay:

• Hourly (non-salaried) partner — salaried managers are not eligible for holiday premium pay
• Work the holiday as scheduled — the partner must be clocked in and working on the holiday
• Meet attendance requirements — partners generally must work their scheduled shift before and after the holiday, unless on approved PTO

Seasonal partners hired specifically for holiday coverage are also eligible for premium holiday pay on the same basis as permanent partners. Part-time and full-time hourly partners receive the same holiday premium rate (1.5x).

H-E-B time and a half days 2025 and 2026

H-E-B's holiday premium schedule is generally consistent year over year. Partners searching for "H-E-B time and a half days 2025" or "HEB time and a half holidays" can expect the same seven holidays listed above. H-E-B typically publishes the exact holiday schedule in Q4 of the prior year via PartnerNet (H-E-B's internal HR portal).

For the most current information, search "HEB holiday schedule 2026" on PartnerNet or speak with your store's people services representative.

Worked examples: H-E-B time and a half pay

Holiday pay vs weekly overtime at H-E-B

Like other retailers, H-E-B separates holiday premium pay from weekly overtime. Holiday hours at 1.5x are a company benefit — weekly overtime (also 1.5x) is required by federal law for hours over 40. When both apply in the same week (e.g., a 44-hour Thanksgiving week), H-E-B typically calculates them separately.

H-E-B's Sunday pay policy is separate from holiday pay — Sunday shifts are generally paid at the standard base rate unless the Sunday is also a designated holiday.